Beaches, Parks & Gardens
Think “beach day,” Keys-style. Here, sandy stretches pop up in a few special spots, but most water access comes with a twist—limestone rocks, shady mangroves, and clear shallows that feel like your own natural swimming pool. Add in tropical gardens, local parks and playgrounds, and trails perfect for wandering, and you’ve got plenty of ways to play outside. From state parks to secret picnic spots, these listings prove you don’t need miles of sand to enjoy paradise—you just need a sunblock and a little curiosity.
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Key Largo
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
Rescue, rehabilitate, and protect wild birds at Florida Keys' inspiring sanctuary.
Marathon
Oceanfront Park
Oceanfront Park in Marathon offers ocean views, picnic spots, kayak launches, fitness stations, and a dog-friendly field for outdoor fun.
Key Largo
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1980, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge protects tropical hardwood hammocks, mangroves, and salt marsh habitats as part of the Florida Keys NWRs complex.
Key West
Mama's Garden Center
Mama’s Garden Center: the largest nursery in the Florida Keys, offering native plants, palms, trees, hardscaping, design & installation services.
Islamorada
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park — a unique blend of geology, history and nature trails in Islamorada.
Key West
Nelson English Park
Nelson English Park is a neighborhood green space in Key West with fields, shaded areas, and walking paths for casual outdoor fun.
Key West
Blake Fernandez Skate Park
Blake Fernandez Skate Park is a modern 7,500-square-foot facility in Key West, featuring half and quarter pipes, grind rails, jump boxes, ramps, and open spaces for skateboards and inline skates.
Marathon
Marathon Wild Bird Center
Rescue, rehab, and release wild birds in the Florida Keys—join the mission!
Islamorada
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
Lignumvitae Key: boat-access tropical hammock and historic Matheson home.
Islamorada
Founders Park
45-acre recreation park in Islamorada with beach, pool, sports & playgrounds.
The Lower Keys
Blue Heron Park
Blue Heron Park — a scenic County-run public park in Big Pine Key featuring pickleball courts and waterfront surroundings.
Key West
Fran Ford White-Crowned Pigeon Preserve
Conservation, birding, and community education in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Astro City Playground
Astro Park Playground is a family-friendly outdoor recreation area in Key West featuring a playground, beach access, barbecues, and beach wheelchairs, open daily from 7:30 AM to sunset.
